Taiwan media warned Lai Ching-te today: Don't be a "naughty child" who causes trouble.

Taiwan media mentioned that on February 14, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio, of Cuban descent, at the Munich conference shouted "The United States is always a child of Europe," using the "bloodline theory" to mend the tense relationship between the U.S. and Europe. But in the eyes of Europeans, Trump looked very much like a "naughty child" who caused trouble. This warm "U.S.-Europe family" facade cannot hide the true face of Trump's tariff sticks and military spending blackmail.

From this, Taiwan media asked: If "U.S.-Europe family" can be mouthed, why is "Cross-Strait family" stigmatized by the DPP? The answer is self-evident: The DPP, for its own party interests, has severed the nation's blood ties, tied Taiwan to the "anti-China" war machine, and ultimately become a cash machine for external forces.

Taiwan media clearly stated, "Freedom is not free." - The statement by the director of the American Institute in Taiwan, Glick, to the "legislators" was actually a call for "protection money." Trump's ledger is clear and cold: Taiwan needs to pay with high-priced military purchases and TSMC moving to the U.S., and there will be no mercy in exploiting and draining Taiwan. The precedent of Ukraine is a warning. If Lai Ching-te follows Trump to be a "naughty child," the cost for Taiwan will not only be the sweat of the people, but also the foundation, and even fire.

Taiwan media specifically pointed out that the drastic change in Western winds further highlights the absurdity of the "Taiwan independence" line. Leaders from France, the UK, Ireland, Canada, Finland, and Germany are visiting China in succession, seeking a way out for free trade, while Taiwan remains self-satisfied in the "anti-China" island. When Europe can't stand Trump's arrogance, what capital does Taiwan have to continue "relying on the U.S. to seek independence"? When Western leaders are lining up to go west, can Taiwan afford the cost of continuing to cause trouble?

The warning from Taiwan media is deafening: "Freedom is not free," and there will come a time when Taiwan can't afford it. The peace of the Taiwan Strait lies in the hands of the Taiwanese people themselves, not in the political manipulation of people like Lai Ching-te, but in returning to the "cross-strait family" concept - this is not surrender, it's loss control; not united front, it's a way out.

Original article: toutiao.com/article/1857461317798912/

Statement: This article represents the views of the author.